The Manors at Westridge Vacation Rentals - A Florida Travel Guide

The The Manors at Westridge Vacation Rentals Guide from Tripelli - A handy insight into the rental homes and villas in The Manors at Westridge, plus the nearby shops, restaurants & golf courses.

The Manors at Westridge is an established, desirable pair of gated communities which are conveniently located on Highway 27 between US 192 and Interstate 4 (I-4). The two communities are close to Orlando's Disney World®, whilst also providing quick access to the extensive selection of restaurants and shopping available on US192. Whilst not being a fully fledged resort, the communities boast a large resort style pool, a clubhouse and a fitness center.

The Manors at Westridge

The Manors at Westridge is divided into two separate gated sub-communities; North and South. These were built around 2004 as an addition to the existing non-gated Westridge community. The two sub-communities have between them over 300 vacation rental homes with The Manors at Westridge South being the marginally larger of the two. Both communities comprise a mixture of privately owned residential, and vacation rental homes. The neighborhood is quiet and well maintained with tree line boulevards and tasteful landscaping. This is most evident at the gated entrance, with the palm tree fringed approach and neatly cut bushes and topiary around the gates.

Staying at The Manors at Westridge

The Manors at Westridge holiday villas are wide ranging in both their design and size. All the properties are fully air conditioned single family homes configured with (approximately) 2,000 to 3,500 square feet of living space and come with between 3and 7 bedrooms. All vacation rental homes come fully furnished, often to a high standard with fully fitted kitchens which have often been upgraded to include granite counters and stainless steel appliances. It's becoming increasingly popular for holiday homes and villas in this area to include a games room. This is often takes the form of a converted garage, which may, or may not, be air-conditioned. If the home does have a games room it will most likely contain some or all of the following: a pool table, air hockey, foosball, table tennis and arcade style games.

All homes have private screened pools, some with Jacuzzis. Pool decks are all equipped with outdoor furnishings, often including a gas barbecue complete with cooking utensils. .

The Manors at Westridge provides a range communal facilities which are useful for young families as it means that children can be safely entertained without having to leave the vacation rental community. The focal point of the amenities is the large clubhouse which houses meeting rooms, wi-fi, and a fitness centre. Outside there's a swimming pool with a terrace lined with sun loungers an undercover area in which to shelter from showers. And if you're wanting keep fit during your vacation, then you can also use the basketball and volleyball courts, and the lighted tennis courts. These facilities are free to guests.

Reaching the Attractions from The Manors at Westridge

Florida, and in particular, Central Florida is renowned as a world leader in tourism. But the jewel in the Central Florida's crown is the large number of attractions and natural resources it has available to tourists. These are predominantly spread across Orlando and south down to Tampa and are all accessible on a day trip from The Manors at Westridge. But it's not just about the theme parks and attractions; if you want to take the kids surfing at Cocoa Beach on the Atlantic coast, or just feel like chilling at Clearwater Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, then either of these is doable on a day trip. Both of these beaches are no more than a 90 minute drive away.

The following driving times are approximate, but they give an indication of the convenience of staying in vacation rental home at The Manors at Westridge:

Golf and The Manors at Westridge

Some might say that Orlando is famous for two things - Walt Disney World® and Universal Orlando. However, there's much more to Orlando than just theme parks, no matter how much excitement they bring. The city can boast that it's one of the world's most renowned golf destinations in the world with many award-winning courses that are even stops on the PGA Tour. Even if you're not a scratch golfer, there is abundance of golf courses to suit all playing levels. If you're looking for a casual round of golf at an executive or par-3 course for the whole family, where you don't need to be too nervous about keeping up the pace or dress code, there's lots to choose from. Here are some golf courses near The Manors at Westridge with approximate travel times:

Shop and Restaurants Near The Manors at Westridge

If you've spent weeks dieting before arriving in Florida, then you might want to sit down before reading any further. I'm afraid we have some bad news for you as the entire area around Disney World® is crammed with restaurants and fast food outlets. So, the question you're going to be asking yourself is not ‘where to eat', rather it's ‘where do I start', or possibly ‘where do I stop'. When you drive out of The Manors at Westridge and drive around the local area, you'll soon come across a number of restaurants and fast food outlets, but the real concentration of eateries can be found on US192. Here, you'll come across several dozen restaurants. So, no matter the kids want for dinner, you'll find it here. Most of the restaurants are chain restaurants, but you will find the occasional independently owned restaurant, but you'll have to search for them. The list we've compiled below is in no way meant to be exhaustive, but it does give you an idea of the restaurants and fast food outlets that are available: Bahama Breeze, Black Angus Steak Restaurant, Bob Evans, Bonefish Grill, Boston Lobster Feast, Buffalo Wild Wings, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Charley's Steak House, Chili's, Chuy's Tex-Mex, Columbia, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, Diromio's Pizza And Grill, Five Guys, Flippers Pizza, Giordano's, Giovanni's Pizza , Golden Corral, IHOP, Logan's Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, Macaroni Grill, Manny's Original Chophouse, Miller's Ale House, Moor, Olive Garden, On The Border, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Perkins, Pollo Tropical, Ponderosa, Red Lobster, Retro Station, Rosies Smokin Hot BBQ, Sakura Asian Fusion, Savion's Place, Sizzler, Shoneys, Sweet Tomatoes, Tarantino's Italian, Texas Roadhouse, TGI Fridays, Thai Thani, The Catfish Place, Waffle House and finally Zaxby's. But this list is probably already out of date, as restaurants are regularly popping up around Disney World® and Universal Studios.

If you're thinking of eating at home, then as far supermarket shopping goes, that's simple; there are three large supermarkets (Walmart, Publix and Target) within a five minute drive of The Manors at Westridge. So, you'll never be too far away when you need to pick up that bottle of wine and the shrimp for the poolside BBQ.

For non-grocery shopping, you'll have to travel slightly further afield. Fifteen minutes down the US27 and just beyond the I-4, you'll find Posner Park which has within it an IMAX Movie Theater and a whole range of restaurants and stores including, JC Penney, Best Buy, Staples, Target, PetSmart, DICK'S Sporting Goods. But, if you're looking for more upscale shopping then you'll need to head into Orlando. With its upscale malls, shopping outlets and boutiques, Orlando is a shopper's paradise. Designer brands and the hottest fashion trends are always in style at The Mall Millennia and The Florida Mall where shoppers will find top department stores offering incomparable service. Orlando's designer outlets, including Orlando Premium Outlets on International Drive, Orlando Premium Outlets on Vineland Avenue, and the Lake Buena Vista Outlets, feature a wide selection from the world's top designers at incredible savings. With this many shopping options within a 30 minute drive, retail therapy is never too far away.

The The Manors at Westridge Climate

Because of the physical shape of the state, any location in Florida will not be too far from the ocean, so as a result, the weather everywhere in the Sunshine state is heavily influenced by that fact. Additionally, the state is climatically divided into two. The split occurs at Lake Okeechobee, in the middle of Florida. Anywhere to the North of the lake, which is where The Manors at Westridge, Davenport is located, the climate is defined as humid subtropical, while areas to the south have a true tropical climate.

So, when staying in The Manors at Westridge, you should expect weather ranging from warm and pleasant during the non-summer months, through to extremely hot during the months of June to September. They don't call it the Sunshine state for nothing, and in Florida the sun shines on most days and the temperature rarely ventures anywhere nearing freezing. This explains why over the years , the major theme parks have all made Florida, and in particular Orlando, their home.

Generally, if you visit the parks outside of the summer months, you should have a dry and comfortable experience. But in summer months, it's going to be very hot and very humid most days, with temperatures in June, July and August reaching into the mid 90s F.

Alternative Similar Communities

The Manors at Westridge is a popular place for a vacation and if you've found a home that you like the look of, then you should send off an inquiry about its availability and exact price. But it's always worth looking at other similar vacation rental home communities and resorts which might only be a mile or two away from The Manors at Westridge and which might also be of interest. It's not a huge disadvantage, but the Davenport and Clermont communities are further away from most of the attractions, but they are often priced better than vacation rental homes in the Kissimmee area. In the Davenport/Clermont area, you might want to consider Calabay Parc (the other community) and also Calabay Parc at Tower Lake and also Tuscan Hills which is a fantastic place to stay if you're a golfer. If you're looking to limit the expenditure, then check out Crescent Lakes . And turning to the vacation rental communities in Kissimmee, you may want to look at vacation rentals in Emerald Island which is close to Disney and Terra Verde , which again is close to the parks.

The quality of all of the vacation rental communities around Kissimmee and Davenport is very good and the general standard of the homes in them can be exceptional. So, we would suggest that before booking any vacation home; establish your needs including the planned dates of travel and the number of you traveling before contacting as many homeowners as possible. This will allow you to identify which vacation rental homes most closely suit your requirements. Whether it be availability dates, price, location, size of the property, facilities of the resort or community, etc, all of these should feature in your decision making process.

Driving to The Manors at Westridge

If you're flying into Orlando, then the chances are that you'll arrive at Orlando International Airport. However, with the explosion of tourism in Orlando over recent years, the city is now served by two international airports; Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando-Sanford Airport (SFB) which are 30 minutes and one hour's driving time, respectively from The Manors at Westridge.

Most of the major airlines fly into Orlando International Airport and although sometimes more convenient, Sandford, offers far less choice of routings in and out of Orlando. Both airport offer both scheduled and charter services. There are a number of driving routes from Orlando International Airport to The Manors at Westridge, but we generally advise on this one. To reach The Manors at Westridge from Orlando International Airport, take FL-417S towards Disney World® and the I4. Stay on the 417 until merging with the I4 and head west towards Tampa. Take exit 58 (CR532) towards Poinciana. Keep right at the fork and go on to Champions gate Boulevard. Then turn right onto Ronald Reagan Parkway and after two miles turn right onto US27N and The Manors at Westridge can be found on the left after about 4 miles.

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